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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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