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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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