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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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