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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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