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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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