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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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