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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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