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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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