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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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