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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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