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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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