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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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