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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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