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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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