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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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