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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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