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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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