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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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