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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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