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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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