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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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