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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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