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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high 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 increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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