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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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