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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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