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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative 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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