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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major 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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