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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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