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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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