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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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