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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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