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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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