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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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