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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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