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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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