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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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