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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines 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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