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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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