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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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