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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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