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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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