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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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