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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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