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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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