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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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