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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching 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 educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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