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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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