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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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