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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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