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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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