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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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