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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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