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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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