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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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