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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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