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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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