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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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