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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models 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 educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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