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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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