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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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