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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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