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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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