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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the 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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