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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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