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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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