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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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