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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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