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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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