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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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