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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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