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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies 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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