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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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