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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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