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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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