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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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