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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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