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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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