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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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