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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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