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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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