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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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