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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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