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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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