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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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