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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores 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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