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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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