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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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