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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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