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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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