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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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