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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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