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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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