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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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