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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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