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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses