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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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