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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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