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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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