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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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