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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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