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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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