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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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