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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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