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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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