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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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