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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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