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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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