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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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