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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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