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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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