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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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