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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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