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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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