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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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