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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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