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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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