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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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