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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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