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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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