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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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