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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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