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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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