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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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