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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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