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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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