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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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