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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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