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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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