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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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