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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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