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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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