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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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