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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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