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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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