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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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