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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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