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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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