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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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