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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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