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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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