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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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