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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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