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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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