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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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