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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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