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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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