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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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