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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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