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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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