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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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