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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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