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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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