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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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