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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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