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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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