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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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