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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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