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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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