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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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