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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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