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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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