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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines 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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