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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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