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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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