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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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