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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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