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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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