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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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