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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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