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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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