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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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