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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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