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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations 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 educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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