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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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