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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key 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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