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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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