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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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