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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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