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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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