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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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