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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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