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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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