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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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