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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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