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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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