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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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