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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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