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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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