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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important 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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