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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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