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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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