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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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