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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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