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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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