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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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