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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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