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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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