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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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