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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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