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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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