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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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