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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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