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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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