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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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