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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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