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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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