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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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