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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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