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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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