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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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