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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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