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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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