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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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