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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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