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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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