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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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