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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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