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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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