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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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