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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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