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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important 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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