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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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