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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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