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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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