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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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