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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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