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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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