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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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