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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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