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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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