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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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