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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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