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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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