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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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