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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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