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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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