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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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