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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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