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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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