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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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