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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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