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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates 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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