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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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