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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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