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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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