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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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