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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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