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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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