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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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