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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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