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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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