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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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