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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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