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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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