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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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