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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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