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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different 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 participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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