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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses