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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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