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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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