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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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