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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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