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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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