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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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