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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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