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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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