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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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