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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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