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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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