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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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