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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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