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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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