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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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