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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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