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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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