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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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