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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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