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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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