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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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