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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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