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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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