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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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