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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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