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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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