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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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