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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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