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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured 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 MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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