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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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