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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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