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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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