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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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