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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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