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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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