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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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