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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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