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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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