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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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