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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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