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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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