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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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