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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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