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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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