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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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