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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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