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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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