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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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