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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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