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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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