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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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