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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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