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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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