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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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