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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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