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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the 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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