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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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