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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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