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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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