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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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