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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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