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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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