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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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