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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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