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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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