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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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