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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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