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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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