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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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