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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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