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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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