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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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