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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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