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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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