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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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