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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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