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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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