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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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