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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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