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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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