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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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