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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the authoritative 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 thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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