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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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