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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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