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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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