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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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