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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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