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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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