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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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