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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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