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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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