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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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