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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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