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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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