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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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