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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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