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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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