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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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