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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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