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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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