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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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