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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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