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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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