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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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