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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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