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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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