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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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