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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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