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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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