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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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