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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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