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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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