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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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