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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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