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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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