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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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