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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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