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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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