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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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