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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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