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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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