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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators 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 massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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