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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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