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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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