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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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