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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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