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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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