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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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