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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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