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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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