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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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