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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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