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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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