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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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