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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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