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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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