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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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