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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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