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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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