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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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