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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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