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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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