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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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