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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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