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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources