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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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