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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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