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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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