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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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