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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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