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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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