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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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