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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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