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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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