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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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