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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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