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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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