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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with 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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