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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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