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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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