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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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