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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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