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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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