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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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