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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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