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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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