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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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