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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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