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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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