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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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