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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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