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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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