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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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