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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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