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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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