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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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