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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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