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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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