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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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