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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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