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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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