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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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