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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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