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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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