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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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