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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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