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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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