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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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