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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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