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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key 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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