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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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