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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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