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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major 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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