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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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