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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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