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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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