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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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