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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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