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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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