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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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