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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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