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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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