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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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