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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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