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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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