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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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