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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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