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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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