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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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