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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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