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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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