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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines 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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