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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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