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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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