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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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