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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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