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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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