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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low 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 education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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