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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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