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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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