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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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