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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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