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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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