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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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