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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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