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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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