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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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