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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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