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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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