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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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