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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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