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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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