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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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