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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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