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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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