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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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