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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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