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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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