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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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