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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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