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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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