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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models 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 institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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