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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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