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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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