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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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