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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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