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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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