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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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