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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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