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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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