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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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