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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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