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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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