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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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